vacationer1954
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I don't see how that makes sense given what we know about the parks' increasing attendance and revenues. It seems to me that they're just trying to further maximize an already great situation.
The rumbling on this thread is related to an reservation ONLY based system.
I don't see how that makes sense given what we know about the parks' increasing attendance and revenues.
It seems to me that they're just trying to further maximize an already great situation.
I bet that sold some advertising space on some newspaper websites, but was it a real concern? No. It blew over like many other overblown sensationalized media reports blow over because the people upset didn't stop going to the parks and instead attendance and revenues continued to climb.Five or six years ago, there are complaints on a national level that guests are frustrated and upset about spending thousands of dollars on a WDW vacation while having to spend hours in lines or not being able to ride some of the attractions at all.
I bet that sold some advertising space on some newspaper websites, but was it a real concern? No. It blew over like many other overblown sensationalized media reports blow over because the people upset didn't stop going to the parks and instead attendance and revenues continued to climb.
Wonder why they don't just do like 90% FP+ and 10% SB.
That way the only issue that seems to be complained about (not waiting if you really want) would be covered. Granted it would be a really long wait but very few people in line.
I suspect they have lots of data on Standby only from days prior to FP. Now maybe they are trying to get data on FP (Reservation) only?
Reports indicate that they currently use a 80/20 split between FP+ & SB, but who knows if that's accurate. All I know is that in August, we entered the TSM SB line with a 70 minute posted wait. We were to the merge point in 13 minutes. We were held there, waiting, for nearly 10 minutes even though literally only 3 parties came through the FP+ line during that time. The CM manning the merge point wasn't allowed to let us pass until he got authorization from somewhere (?), even though no one was coming through the FP+ line. It was ridiculous.
But still...we got a ride on TSM in 25 minutes, so I won't complain (too much). I really think that they could reduce the SB waits by better line management, with CMs right there actually looking at the lines being allowed to determine the FP+/SB ratio based on actual real life observations rather than formula or being given the go-ahead by someone who isn't seeing the lines.
It is also worth noting that long lines create longer lines - there is a fundamental psychology at play that if something has a long line it must be worth waiting for. That in itself could have fueled increased attendance. Must be a great place to go because everyone else is going, right?
Messing with crowd psychology a bit...
After the TofT 10 miler this weekend, the big stuff at the Studios was open.
RnR, ToT, TSMM.
All of them - when I was at the attractions - had 45-50 minute wait times. I was determined to ride all three, so I got in line anyway. I didn't wait more than 15 minutes for each. Because there was a special event, there was, of course, no FP+.
On Sunday, I spoke to several runners who left the party early, not riding anything, because the posted times were too long.
I just think the psychology of it is interesting. you see a crowd, and you're lured. "It must be something good." You see a time attached to the crowd, and you might be turned off enough to walk away.
Gentleman, let's build more attractions.
Uh oh...don't think this will end well.
Not sure about earlier line but there is no one in line standing outside at this time.
FYI, the signs cast members are holding have been changed from notification that there is an fp+ test today to notification that ride capacity has been reached. I think I may experience a new ride at HS today... People watching interactions as people discover this.